Sacred Heart Foundation awards $72,000 in scholarships

The Sacred Heart Foundation board of directors recently approved $72,000 in scholarship awards to men in various stages of clerical and religious formation throughout the world.

According to a statement the foundation released, award recipients include 44 Missionaries of the Sacred Heart priests, deacons and seminary students who reside in seven countries on four continents.

Since the Watertown-based foundation was established 45 years ago, it has awarded more than $1 million in scholarship money.

Those who want more information about supporting the foundation may visit the office at 668 Thompson St., call the agency at 782-3344, send an email message to mail@ sacredheartfoundation.com or go to the website, www.sacredheartfoundation.com.

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